Mercyhurst LB Elijah Binakonsky is a high-motor, tackling-first defender with rise-up upside
Binakonsky is an active, physical linebacker for Mercyhurst who has flashed real production, including a game- and career-high 12 tackles in a 2025 win over Saint Francis while helping the defense keep the offense out of the end zone. At 6'1", 225 pounds, he fits the mold of a sturdy, reliable inside defender who can finish plays and handle volume; available stat lines also show tackle totals, tackles for loss, and pass breakups, suggesting useful all-around linebacker traits. If your team wants a tough, instinctive, active run defender with special-teams value and room to keep ascending, he’s worth a look.
